Maui's Best Whale Watch and Super Raft Adventure
Overview
Our High-Speed Explorer Super Raft offers an "up-close encounter" with the majestic Humpback Whale, that larger vessels do not. With our deep V-Hull, you get the CADILLAC RIDE, and it is the quickest & most comfortable way to the whale areas for more time whale watching!
Being close to water level unlike the big crowded boats, our tour provides the optimal intimate viewing where everyone on board gets a "front-row sea" right on the water to observe our incredible Humpback Whales "up close and personal"!
We guarantee sightings or you go again FREE on our next available whale watch! Ensuring you the best service and encounters with these amazing animals in a once in a lifetime experience!
On board you have knowledgeable, experienced and friendly marine expert naturalists to narrate what you are seeing and hearing while answering any questions you may have!
The underwater HYDRO PHONE(s) onboard to project the sounds these leviahans are singing underwater for your listening pleasure!
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages Complimentary ice-cold soda & juice!
- Bottled water
- Underwater Hydrophone to hear whale songs!
- Expert Marine Naturalist(s) narrating tour experience!
- On-board Marine Restroom!
- Cadillac ride with comfortable padded seating!
- Shaded area with fantastic water level viewing!
- Professional, Experienced, Friendly, Safety Oriented Captain & Crew!
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Lahaina Harbor
Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Get up-close to view the majestic Humpback Whales in their natural habitat, as they arrive to Hawaii from their long migration from Alaska. The Humpback Whales travel to Hawaii every year (December - April) to enjoy warm Hawaiian waters with lots of breaches, tail slaps, fluke spray & underwater songs!
Our high-speed Explorer Super Rafts offer comfortable padded seating, shaded areas & an on-board marine restroom amenities to truly enjoy this amazing experience. Travel quicker to whale watch areas for longer viewing opportunities, to enjoy more time whale watching with far less traveling. Every seat provides an intimate front-row experience that larger vessels cannot offer, presenting everyone on board a great viewing space and photographs of the amazing Humpback Whales!
Our captain & crew are friendly, professional expert marine naturalists, which is very helpful as they explain what you are viewing and hearing! Our tours also have an underwater HYDROPHONE, which is a specific microphone our crew drops into the water that projects the Humpback Whale songs & sounds through a speaker on board while our captain and crew happily explain what you are hearing! Let's go!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No infants or young children allowed on the excursion--minimum age is 5 years and above
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 5 years of age are not permitted on this excursion for their safety.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-177168P3
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Maui’s Best Whale Watch and Super Raft Adventure. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- Carbonated beverages. Complimentary ice-cold soda & juice!.
- Bottled water.
- Underwater Hydrophone to hear whale songs!.
- Expert Marine Naturalist(s) narrating tour experience!.
- On-board Marine Restroom!.
- Cadillac ride with comfortable padded seating!.
- Shaded area with fantastic water level viewing!.
- Professional, Experienced, Friendly, Safety Oriented Captain & Crew!.
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Maui's Best Whale Watch and Super Raft Adventure is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No infants or young children allowed on the excursion--minimum age is 5 years and above
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Maui’s Best Whale Watch and Super Raft Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Carbonated beveragesComplimentary ice-cold soda & juice!
- Bottled water
- Underwater Hydrophone to hear whale songs!
- Expert Marine Naturalist(s) narrating tour experience!
- On-board Marine Restroom!
- Cadillac ride with comfortable padded seating!
- Shaded area with fantastic water level viewing!
- Professional, Experienced, Friendly, Safety Oriented Captain & Crew!
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No infants or young children allowed on the excursion--minimum age is 5 years and above
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 5 years of age are not permitted on this excursion for their safety.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
